There are so many reasons to fall in love with autumn. Not only is it a wonderful season for food (with Thanksgiving meals, pies, soups, and, of course, Halloween candy), but it's a great time for family togetherness. Fall is also the perfect time of year to reflect on your life and find happiness with your loved ones.
It's also a wonderful opportunity to redecorate. Fall colors are always inviting, and since you're likely going to host plenty of guests this season, it's a great time to stock up on decor.
If you're looking to turn your home into an autumn oasis, look no further. Here are 15 cute and trendy items that'll help you best celebrate the season.
1. DIY Dried Flower Wreath
Have you ever been curious about making wreaths? It's a wonderful art skill to pick up and can even turn into a side business if it's something you truly enjoy. The right wreath will liven up any door.
This particular wreath will give you extra bragging points, since it's a kit you assemble yourself. So if you're really looking to win over family members, it's a solid buy. Plus, decorations you make often hold more emotional weight. Shouldn't your house be decked out in items that express you and your family the best?
2. It's Fall Y'All Dish Towel
Dish towels are a great, subtle way to add a bit of seasonal color to your kitchen. And even better, they serve an important purpose — to help make sure your dishes and hands are properly dry. You might want to buy an extra set as well, since they'll definitely get used. These come in a two-pack and are made of 100% cotton.
3. Mcfalls Fall Farmhouse Super-Soft Patchwork Throw
Warm and cozy is the way to go every fall. The weather is starting to get a bit more chilly, and you might find yourself indoors most nights. This warm blanket will get a ton of use, especially if you like to cuddle on the couch while catching up on television at night. If you're expecting a lot of stay-over guests this season, it's another reason why you might need to bulk up your blanket and pillow selection.
4. Chai Spice Candle
Candles are a great way to bring in the new season. Aside from the food and colors of fall, smells are also quite important for setting the mood. This particular candle is one of the best of the best. Created by Sarah Jane Smith, it contains the soothing fragrances of vanilla bean, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves.
5. Fall Fabric Gnome Shelf Sitter Decor
Looking to add a few fabric friends to your fall decor? This gnome is perfect for any home. Easy to situate on a bookshelf, entertainment center, or end table, this little guy will help bring some fall cheer. He's got a weighted body, which helps him sit straight. He'd also make the perfect gift for a friend who needs some extra cheer this year.
6. Ledge Pumpkin Arrangement Plastic Candleholder
When it comes to holiday decor, traditional designs are making a huge comeback. If you want to get in on the trend, you might consider buying this gorgeous plastic centerpiece with room for tealight candles. It's a great way to set the mood and welcome family.
7. Harvest Pewter Owl Place Card Holder
If you're expecting a big crowd for Thanksgiving dinner, these owl card holders are a must. One of the reasons they're so perfect is that while they fit in right with fall, they can also be used year-round. These solid lead-free pewter holders can also be used to identify foods if you're planning on serving a buffet. These are sold individually.
8. Twinkle Star 24 LED Tabletop Lighted Maple Tree
Sometimes LED displays are the best way to make your home feel more welcoming. Even if you don't have any guests, items like this tree will be enough to guide you along if you need to quietly sneak downstairs in the middle of the night. But it won't be on all night if you don't want it to — powered by AA batteries, you can set this tree on a timer.
9. Anecdote Autumn Glass Candle
Anthropologie knows a lot about candles. It has a great selection of four, so that you can choose your own scent. Those scents include Sweater Weather, which smells crisp;
Weekend Getaway, which is more woodsy; Fall Feels, which includes white pumpkin; and
Fireside Chats, which smells like cedarwood. Each one will make your house smell like fall.
10. Apothecary Jar
Apothecary jars are a great way to add some color to your home. Even better, you can fill them with your favorite fall items. Maybe you can put acorns in one of them, or even some birdseed for more of a rustic look. You can also leave them as they are and put them by a window to see them shine in the sunlight. Anthropologie sells an orange version and a green one, with the orange being more fall-appropriate.
11. Pre-Lit Swag With 35 Warm Lights
This type of wreath, also known as a swag, is incredibly amazing and versatile. The warm lights will add a nice glow wherever you put it. You can hang it on a door, on a wall, or even around your mailbox — which is actually its intended purpose. A little bit of light will make your mail carrier smile. The real problem will be taking it off display when spring and summer hit!
12. Orrstown Apple Orchard Single Shower Curtain
If you're really serious about making your home an autumn oasis, don't forget about one of the most important parts of your house — your shower. Presumably, you use it every day, and it's a place where you can feel refreshed and renewed. You have no idea how much impact changing out your shower curtain can make. It's a great way to upgrade your bathroom. And this apple curtain just so happens to be very cute.
13. KAF Home Pantry Kitchen Holiday Dish Towel Set
Once again, with dish towels you can never go wrong. These are really cute and would look great in your kitchen. You can also use them as guest room hand towels in a pinch. These have a loop included in them, making them easier to hang up.
14. Mcculloch 'Hello Beautiful Autumn' Single Shower Curtain
Were you intrigued by that apple shower curtain above but happen to be more of an acorn person? Don't worry — there are still plenty of products for you. This is more of a subtle curtain that will give you all of the fall feels. Plus, it's also a good way to lift your spirits. Yes, autumn is beautiful, but so are you — and having a curtain with "Hello Beautiful" on it may be a great reminder on days you're feeling down.
15. LED Flameless Candles
The best thing you can buy for your autumn oasis are these flameless candles. They're incredibly safe but look a lot like the real thing. By putting them in your windows or around the home, you'll create a cozier and more romantic atmosphere. Flameless candles can be used all throughout winter as well. One of the best parts of this set is that you can time when your candles will go on and off.
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